This conversation took place at a local drugstore between Alicia (a customer) and Francine (who works in the store). Keep in mind that Alicia and Francine never really talk to another when Alicia comes into the store
FIRST CONVERSATION TOOK PLACE ON MAY 1, 2008
Francine: “Why do you use this vitamin”
Alicia: “To stop the deficiency”
Francine: “Did you gain weight”
Alicia: “Why do I look fat”
Francine: “No before you were too thin now you are perfect”
However, this did not satisfy Alicia so she kept calling and writing letters to Francine and pestering her and asking Francine if Francine thought Alicia is thin .
SECOND CONVERSATION TOOK PLACE MAY 7, 2008
Francine: “This letter writing and calling has got to stop”
Alicia: “Just think about answering”
Francine: “Maybe”
Alicia: “Just answer one question - do you think I am thin”
Francine: “No” (but she said this in anger)
Alicia: “Who do you think is thin”
Francine: “Me” (Francine is about 25 pounds overweight)
Alicia: “Well about a week ago I went to my doctor and he offered me candy and I told him I don’t like candy and he said Alicia no wonder you are thin”
Francine: “I am thin, you are not” (she said this in anger as well)
Alicia: “Francine you are ___”
Francine cut her off and said: “GO ahead and say it”
Alicia: “Francine you are not thin”
Alicia called a friend and told the friend the story and the friend said “(1) Francine had to say you were not thin because she had to say something nasty to get rid of you because you were pestering her and writing letters to her; (2) and Francine knows you are thin, just look in the mirror; (3) and all she meant was that before you were too thin but you are still thin”
My question: Do you agree with Alicia’s friend - give details?
I don't think someone can really decide your opinion for you. Sorry.
Based on the conversation between Alicia and Francine, it appears that Alicia is concerned about her weight and seeking validation from Francine. However, Francine's responses indicate that she is not interested in engaging in this conversation. Alicia persists in asking Francine if she thinks that she is thin, but Francine responds with anger and dismissiveness.
Now let's analyze Alicia's friend's viewpoint:
1) The friend suggests that Francine had to say Alicia was not thin because Alicia was pestering her and writing letters. This viewpoint suggests that Francine's response was a defensive reaction to try to get rid of Alicia's persistence.
2) The friend mentions that Francine knows Alicia is thin and suggests that Alicia should look in the mirror to see it for herself. This implies that Alicia's friend believes Francine's anger might have clouded her judgment in that particular moment.
3) Furthermore, the friend suggests that Francine's previous comment about Alicia being "perfect" referred to her being no longer too thin but still thin. Therefore, the friend concludes that Francine's intention was not to offend Alicia, but rather to convey that she had achieved a healthier weight.
Based on this analysis, it seems that Alicia's friend is trying to provide an alternative perspective on the situation. They argue that Francine's response was influenced by frustration rather than a genuine belief that Alicia was not thin. The friend implies that Alicia should not take Francine's comments too personally and should be confident in her own perception of her weight.
It is essential to note that this analysis is based solely on the provided conversation, and the intentions and beliefs of the characters are open to interpretation.